Which cause of forgetting is related to insufficient attention during learning?
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Correct answer: Encoding failure
If attention is low during learning, information is not encoded properly. This leads to forgetting later.
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- Which theory of forgetting states that memories weaken naturally over time if not used?
- Proactive interference occurs when:
- A student cannot recall information because no suitable cues are available. This reflects:
- Which of the following is a psychological cause of forgetting?
- Retroactive interference occurs when:
- Forgetting due to poor encoding occurs when: